Category Archives: Inspiration

Liberty Trees – Planting of 250 Trees to Commemorate our Nations 250th Anniversary

Posted on June 16, 2025 by Tim Madden

Over the past several weeks this spring, four Liberty Trees have been planted by the Cincinnati Chapter to help commemorate America 250.  This is part of the NSSAR Liberty Tree project. The 250th SAR Liberty Tree Program was rolled out … Continue reading →

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SAR Themed Ohio License Plates Available!

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Tim Madden

The State of Ohio has minted a SAR Themed Special License Plate. One of our Cincinnati Chapter members snagged the following special issue plate:

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The Constitution – Why it is important!

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Tim Madden

Our founding fathers helped forge a new country, one where the vote of individual men and women chose leaders to provide direction for a struggling nation. Even after 250 years, this document continues to be tested.  Regardless of the challenges, … Continue reading →

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Movie – “The American Miracle” – Our Nation Was No Accident – How to See It?

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Tim Madden

https://americanmiraclemovie.com/ Limited Release – Short Viewing timeline – a special release of an upcoming movie will occur in theaters June 9th, 10th and 11th only. To learn more about where this movie “The American Miracle” will be playing locally, please … Continue reading →

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Kicking Off Memorial Day with a Splash ….. of Special Ale!

Posted on May 31, 2025 by Tim Madden

Cincinnati SAR Colonial Era Ale Enjoys a Successful Debut On May 23, 2025, to kick off Memorial Day weekend, a colonial era ale (recipe provided by the Cincinnati Chapter SAR) was launched and made available to the public at MPH … Continue reading →

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The Origins of Memorial Day

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Tim Madden

As we approach the upcoming Memorial Day holiday, we all appreciate the three day holiday.  Many travel, many have picnics and spend time visiting friends and relatives. This weekend has kind of been forgotten about from a history of the … Continue reading →

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Sons of Liberty – Amazon Prime – 3 part series – Prelude to War

Posted on April 28, 2025 by Tim Madden

History buffs, want to learn more about the activities of our founding fathers prior to all out war? If you are an Amazon Prime member, and can access their video content via your computer or TV, there is an amazing … Continue reading →

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Missing In Action – a reminder …..

Posted on February 28, 2025 by Tim Madden

The SAR recognizes America’s heroes who are “Missing In Action” commonly referred to as “MIA”. These are patriots who for various reasons did not return home and their whereabouts are unknown. Missing in action is a casualty classification assigned to … Continue reading →

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National SAR – New Mission Statement

Posted on November 1, 2024 by Tim Madden

During the most recent Ohio Society of the Sons of the American Revolution, State President Steve Kaplan communication the new NSSAR Mission Statement. “The Sons of the American Revolution honors our Revolutionary War patriot ancestors by promoting patriotism, serving our … Continue reading →

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Grave Cleaning – Tools of the Trade – Items Needed

Posted on September 16, 2024 by Tim Madden

Heading off to Northern Illinois and Northeast Wisconsin to inspect and clean some relatives markers.  I will not get any objections from these relatives. Last time we visited, we noted they needed some cleaning.  Unfortunately we were not ready with … Continue reading →

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